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Headgear, Orthodontic

Known as: Orthodontic Headgear, Orthodontic Headgears, headgear orthodontics 
An extraoral orthodontic appliance designed to create traction for growth modification, tooth movement and anchorage.
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Extraoral Traction Appliances

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2008
2008
Figures with Horned Headgear: A Case Study of Context Analysis and Social Significance of Pictures in Vendel and Viking Age Scandinavia
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Validation of a noninvasive system for measuring head acceleration for use during boxing competition.
Although the epidemiology and mechanics of concussion in sports have been investigated for many years, the biomechanical factors… 
2006
2006
Compliance monitor for use with removable orthodontic headgear appliances
ORTHODONTIC' THERAPY can be a time-consuming, costly and sometimes stressful procedure for both the orthodontist and the patient… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Devastating endophthalmitis following penetrating ocular injury during night sleep from orthodontic headgear: case report and literature review
BackgroundComplications associated with the use of extra-oral traction devices (orthodontic headgear or facebow) including facial… 
2004
2004
Blinding endophthalmitis from orthodontic headgear.
To the Editor: Intraocular infection (endophthalmitis) is a serious risk after a penetrating injury to the eye and may result in… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research efficacy trials of bionator class II treatment: a review.
Reviewing publications from two North American functional appliance efficacy trials on Class II/1 malocclusions, we conclude that… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
The effects of a modified protraction headgear on maxilla.
Review
2000
Review
2000
The early management of Class III malocclusions using protraction headgear.
Class III malocclusions affect approximately 3% of Caucasians. Treatment options include; growth modification, dental camouflage… 
1988
1988
Penetrating eye injury from orthodontic headgear--a case report.
A case report of a severe penetrating ocular injury, which resulted in the loss of the injured eye, following dislocation of a… 
1985
1985
Severe ocular injuries from orthodontic headgear.
Dislocation of extraoral orthodontic tractional devices (headgear) resulted in penetrating ocular injuries in three eyes of two… 
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